Even if they are abnormal it really isn't the end of the world. They could self correct by your followup in 6 months or you could go through a couple of different fairly simple procedures to fix the problem. The vast majority of abnormal pap results are a hassle but nothing more.

That would actually be pretty quick for around here. We waited 5 months for an initial med appt with a psych that treats kids (most won't treat anyone under 18).

I would probably talk to the doctor about paying a reduced office fee...maybe half.

I think a lot of it has to do with the economy now. I know in many areas the fuel companies are required to provide fuel to their customers whether they pay or not during the coldest months. They ahve to be very careful about only taking on customers that will pay or they will wind up stuck with unpaid bills.

I would definitely call for an evaluation. It is so much easier to begin speech before 3 and often much easier to correct a problem the sooner it is identified and addressed. If you start now you may be able to fix the issue quickly and be done with just a few months of therapy.

I think it is wonderful that you went to talk to him. I am sure it made his day and has opened up doors to allow you to help he and his wife. It sounds like it could be a very beneficial relationship for both of you. I would be happy to help you google for possible programs that could help them if you want to pm me location information. I am finishing up a masters that has had a fairly heavy "finding resources" component because of the population I Will be working with.

I would definitely want to know who the tutor would be. Our schools have various tutoring programs that range from certified teachers to volunteers. I know that there is no guarantee about the quality (or lack of) based on qualifications on paper but I would be hesitant to allow it for my child if it was a minimum wage, minimum education required position (as one of the tutoring jobs in our district is).

This. If I could protect their physical health I would at least have a good shot at helping them work through anything else that came up. You can't do much if they are no longer alive.

It just went through our house. I probably had it the worst. I only had one blister on the back of my hand but my throat was incredibly painful for about 10 days. Everyone else had fairly severe sore throats that lasted between 5 and 7 days.

Absolutely going too far. The woman and her daughter should speak with someone at the police department that was behind this behavior so the officers can be retrained. Unless there was a clear indication that she is very mentally incapacitated they have no legal authority to tell an adult what to do.

Bamix, hands down.

Can you have demerol or darvocet ordered from the pharmacy (maybe a compounding pharmacy)? I think I would keep a few darvocet pills on hand for the future (though it won't help much now).

The Y sounds like a great option. Ours has a volunteer club, teen hangout area and a number of teen activities. They also allow teens to participate in classes (such as the couch to 5k class) once they go through a short orientation.

exactly, that is my point. What is annoying to you is not to me, and vice versa. In a public place everyone has to recognize that they are not the center of the universe and that the environment can not be sanitized enough to make everyone happy. You can either choose to shake off the annoyance of other people and choose to be positive and happy or not and choose to be negative and less happy. I will choose the former every time.

We'll have to agree to disagree. My music is less annoying than screaming kids, screaming parents, anyone using foul language, teens strutting around almost naked, old people strutting around almost naked, unleashed dogs, leashed dogs that bark or are allowed to come too close to me, little kids that want to play with us when I just want to enjoy my own family, etc. I'm a live and let live kind of person.

Eh...We really enjoy music. A large part of the fun of hanging out at the beach with friends is listening to good music and relaxing while the kids play. I make sure not to play anything with offensive lyrics in public but my music is never any louder than the screaming kids (and parents) that are also there.

I think it really depends on your Y. We have lived places where it was great and places where it was pretty worthless. Where we live right now is great. Kids 9 and over can take a class and use equipment which my oldest likes (she loves to ride the exercise bike that has a video game attached). Younger kids have a kid care area that they can be in for 2 hours per day. Ours is broken into under 2, 3-5 and 6 and up. The 6 and up section has a low rock wall and a fenced playground. When we go together I can take the kids rock climbing, swimming or to play in the gym. When they are in kid care I can run on the track, take a class or use the cardio or weight rooms. If I am being completely honest I also sometimes meet friends and we sit in the sauna or hot tub and chat. Our kid programs are very reasonable for members compared to other programs in the community as well. One other benefit of ours is the parents night out and school day off programs. Parents night out is 5-10 one friday a month. The kids have pizza, swim, play and watch movies. The school day off program has them swimming and playing all day. Both are a nice break and give them a chance to make local friends who are in school.

I would contact a hospice organization. They will be able to direct you to professionals who will support your decisions. They will also be able to provide support to both you (family) and her.

Exactly. So it basically comes down to whether AHG is important enough to you or to your daughter to participate within the parameters (age guidelines for levels) the organization has set.

Kids generally determine how they react to things based on cues from their parents. If you present it to her as being no big deal she will adjust and do fine. I imagine the age cut off is the way it is because AHG is a national organization and the standard age cut off for the vast majority of schools is in Sept. Both my daughters are one year ahead of their age mates in public school (advanced a grade). We chose girls scouts because it was strictly based on grade and would allow them to hang with their friends. For dance, swim team and soccer they play on a team with kids from the grade below theirs every year. It is what it is. That is the organizations rule and my child is no more special than anyone else's. I have told them that there is no reason for them to expect special treatment. They can enjoy the activity with the kids that they are placed with or they can choose to do something else (sort of like asking to be in a certain group, with a certain friend, etc...not the organizations job to cater to my kid) There are benefits and drawbacks to everything. They don't get to be in the same group as the kids in their class but they get to be with a lot of kids from the class below theirs and widen their circle of friends.

I use a google calendar that syncs to my phone and my computer. I put every assignment into it. The major ones that are listed on the syllabus I put in up front along with reminders as to how far along I should be. The weekly assignments I add as they are given with reminders set for 1 day in advance and 2 hours in advance.

I am much less tolerant of temperature extremes when I am anemic.

I would not allow further access without loan approval.

I would probably go over and have a conversation with the husband. Explain exactly what you wrote here, that you really like them and want to help them remain in the neighborhood but that the current circumstances worry you. Many people of that generation are very proud and independent so might have a hard time accepting help. Tell him that helping out is beneficial to you and your kids and give him a list of what you would like to do if he will let you. That way he is doing you a favor by accepting help.

I wouldn't complain about it because it had nothing to do with the restaurant. It was my child that did something she shouldn't have and caused the issue.